Fast writer? (5)

I believe the answer is:

swift

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'fast' is the first definition.
(similar in meaning)

'writer?' is the second definition.
(Jonathan Swift, 1667-1745)

(Other definitions for swift that I've seen before include "like a cheetah?" , "Jonathan ..., clergyman and satirist" , "Expeditious" , "flying" , "Rapid - writer - bird" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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